Flora J. Burns passed away on May 5, 2022, at her home in Orovada, NV.
She was born on December 30, 1954, in Peoria, IL to Maxine C (Searle) and Raymond F Tucker.
Flora was a graduate of Princeville High School and was a National Honor Society member. She graduated from Illinois State University (Normal) with a bachelor’s degree, major in Business Administration and minor in Library Science.
Flora worked for Springfield Marine Bank (IL) where President Abraham Lincoln once banked. She worked in Trusts and Investments at Wheaton College (IL).
Flora worked for Resolution Trust Corp (RTC) in asset management of the failed S&Ls. She managed the billing department for Mintz Levin, a large law firm in Boston.
It was across from South Station, a landmark train station and catty-corner from Boston’s Federal Reserve. Flora then worked for AIG financial services accounting in Amarillo until early retirement.
Flora married Robert “Bob” Burns on August 6, 1977, in their hometown of Princeville, IL.
Their faith was always important to them so both of their pastors participated in their wedding. Flora and Bob were married 44 years.
The two had no children, but always enjoyed time with children from the church and enjoyed being able to return them to the parents at the end of the day.
In addition to working throughout the years, of course, she took on the role of pastor’s wife. Flora went along with her husband, Bob to various places as he went to Bible College and Seminary, then locations where he was serving as church pastor.
They lived in Springfield, IL; Wheaton, Carol Stream, and Aurora, IL; Denver/Englewood, CO; Stoughton, Westborough, and Hudson, MA; Amarillo, TX; and Orovada, NV.
Flora enjoyed interacting with people, crossword puzzles, and singing.
She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Burns and many friends from their lives. Flora’s parents predeceased her.
Private burial will be at Orovada Cemetery. A Memorial Service is planned at Orovada Community Church on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with luncheon to follow.
Memorial gifts may be made to Orovada Community Church, PO Box 83, Orovada, NV 89425 or to the charity of your choice.
